Acidocroton madrigalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madrigalensis
ID:
1325983
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hanan-Alipi & V.W.Steinm.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 104: 94 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338437
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acidocroton madrigalensis (also called Madrigal's Acidocroton, among many other common names) is a shrub up to 2 m tall, native to Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Acidocroton madrigalensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acidocroton madrigalensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acidocroton madrigalensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Acidocroton madrigalensis
Acidocroton madrigalensis can be found in Mexico and other parts of Central America.
Acidocroton madrigalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acidocroton madrigalensis?
Acidocroton madrigalensis
What is the common name of Acidocroton madrigalensis?
Madrigal Acidocroton
What is the natural habitat of Acidocroton madrigalensis?
Acidocroton madrigalensis is found in tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Acidocroton genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.
Ana María Hanan-Alipi (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hanan-Alipi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136507-1: Based on the initial data import